Tuesday's Republican presidential primary debate updates: Ramaswamy speaks to supporters outside Fiserv Forum
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One year from the RNC 2024 convention in Milwaukee, all eyes in the political world will be on the city for the first Republican presidential primary debate Wednesday night.
What's the fallout from Donald Trump saying he won't attend? Who are the candidates coming to Milwaukee? What's the scene like around Fiserv Forum, the site of the debate?
We'll have updates and observations Tuesday as we get closer to the debate, which officially kicks off the race to the 2024 presidential election. Refresh your browser for the latest.
Ramaswamy to supporters: 'I stand with you on the side of revolution'
Vivek Ramaswamy stood on a small stage outside Fiserv Forum Tuesday night and preached drastic change.
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“Do you want incremental reform, or do you want revolution?” Ramaswamy told a crowd of about 80 supporters at his pre-debate party. “I stand with you on the side of revolution.”
His remarks drew cheers one day before he was set to take his place center stage at the first Republican presidential primary debate. He argued that he’s fighting the idea of victimhood to restore “American exceptionalism” as he proposed sweeping cuts to the federal government.
Conservative groups hold advocacy training at Pfister
The Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, the union representing Milwaukee Public Schools staff, handed out flyers outside the Pfister Hotel to protest an event for hosted there Tuesday by the conservative Leadership Institute and Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler.
The event focused on teaching members of the public to become involved in their local political process, especially at the school board level, to promote conservative ideology.
About 12 people, most from Wisconsin, attended the event at the Pfister when it began at 9 a.m.
In an interview Aug. 10, Ziegler said she was expecting about 80 to 100 people to attend the training, though it would depend on the capacity of the room. She said she believed part of the reason the group moved from the Saint Kate hotel to the Pfister was that there was more flexibility to expand, depending on the crowd. She said the response to the event at that point had been “overwhelming.”
— Cleo Krejci
'Fox & Friends' will be at The Original Pancake House in Brookfield on Thursday morning
Pancakes and politics will be served up early Thursday morning on Fox News Channel’s "Fox & Friends."
"Fox & Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade will be broadcasting live from The Original Pancake House in Brookfield as the show airs from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. locally.
He’ll be speaking with diner patrons and others as they discuss Wednesday night’s Republican presidential primary debate and other issues.
Located at 16460 West Bluemound Road, The Original Pancake House will be opening two hours earlier than usual to accommodate the program and the guests.
— Bill Glauber
Who are the candidates for the Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina
Former Vice President Mike Pence
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
What time does the debate begin and how can I watch it?
The debate begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. It will air on the Fox News Channel and simulcast on Fox Business Network. The debate will also be streamed on FOXNews.com and on the streaming service Fox Nation and through Fox News Audio.
Where is the Republican presidential debate?
Inside Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel Phillips Ave., in downtown Milwaukee.
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